Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 14th. You'll be interested
to know, 80 years ago today, in 1945, President
Harry S. Truman announced Japan's unconditional
surrender, effectively ending World War II. This
monumental event marked the conclusion of a global
conflict that had spanned six years, bringing
relief and hope to millions worldwide. The end
of the war paved the way for reconstruction,
international cooperation, and the establishment
of institutions dedicated to promoting peace
and security, such as the United Nations. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Weather
Report. This morning, there's a slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms, and it feels like
75 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .43, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 5 .52. It looks like we're in for
some showers and thunderstorms today, with a
chance of severe storms that could bring heavy
rain. Expect mostly cloudy skies. a high near
87, and a light south wind at 6. Tonight, there's
still a chance of showers and storms before 2
a .m., with a low around 70 in light winds. For
all you beach runners out there, the first low
tide Thursday will be at 930, with a high tide
at 345. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
70 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies on Friday
with a high near 79 and a light northeast wind.
Saturday will be sunny again, reaching 84, and
Saturday night will be mostly clear. Sunday brings
a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon
with a high near 92 and Sunday night will be
partly cloudy. Monday may have a slight chance
of rain before 10 in the morning, with a high
near 76 and a low around 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, young
baseball players from Braintree are in Pennsylvania
representing New England in the Little League
World Series. The Braintree American Little League
team kicks off their quest for a championship
title in Williamsport this afternoon after clinching
the New England title last week by defeating
a team from New Hampshire. First -base coach
P .G. Kippenhan shared, the vibe seems like it
is off the charts, while player Cam Nauman expressed
optimism about their first game. The team is
also enjoying the camaraderie with pitcher Frankie
Fasoli saying, Meeting new kids from other states
and countries has been a highlight. Catch the
kids play this afternoon at 3. Now on to sports.
Fans seeking tickets for the 2025 Little League
World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, should
pay close attention to the fine print. The tournament
features 20 top junior teams from around the
globe. And while attendance is advertised as
free, there are important stipulations. Access
to Howard J. LeMade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium
is granted on a first -come, first -served basis,
but some sections require special passes. During
championship weekend, only ticket holders can
enjoy the final games. Fans without tickets will
have to watch from a distant hill. In local sports.
Last night at Dakin Park in Houston, the Red
Sox lost to the Astros 4 -1. Hunter Brown earned
his 10th victory, allowing just one run in six
and two -thirds innings. Jeremy Pena and Yainar
Diaz homered for Houston, with Pena opening the
scoring. The Sox had eight hits and zero errors,
but left eight runners on base. Boston's record
now stands at 66 -56. after falling in Game 3
of the series. Tomorrow night, the Red Sox clash
with the Marlins in Boston for Game 1 of a 3
-game series. Lucas Giolito is on the mound at
8 -2, with a 3 .77 earned run average. First
pitch at 7 -10 at Fenway Park under clear skies
with a comfortable temperature of 71 degrees.
In top news... AT &T will pay $177 million in
a class -action settlement following alleged
data breaches last year. In one incident on March
30th, 2024 sensitive customer data, including
addresses and social security numbers, was exposed
on the dark web. Another breach occurred on July
12th, 2024, where limited data was illegally
downloaded. Customers affected by the first incident
can claim up to $5 ,000, while those impacted
by the second may receive up to $2 ,500. The
claim deadline is November 18, 2025. In business
news, Bitcoin has reached a record high, climbing
to $124 ,000, as expectations for easier monetary
policy from the Federal Reserve fueled its rise.
The world's largest cryptocurrency surpassed
its previous peak from July, while the second
largest token, Ether, soared to $4 ,780, the
highest since late 2021. Analyst Tony Sycamore
noted that a sustained break above $125 ,000
could send Bitcoin to $150 ,000. The favorable
regulatory environment, including an executive
order allowing crypto assets and retirement accounts,
has also contributed to this surge. Taking a
look at the most recent pricing, Bitcoin is up
0 .5 % to about $123 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 %
to just under $4 ,800. And XRP is up 3%. to three
dollars and 33 cents moving on to a more local
vibe in our community spotlight on health and
wellness we are working with a national pilates
studio to bring you some free classes so listen
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tension and elevating mental well -being scientific
research affirms its benefits. So now you can
check out Club Pilates for a free class. With
locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline,
and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny
morning sent you by. And now, back to the show.
Let's talk science. In a world increasingly resembling
the film The Matrix, An MIT computer scientist
suggests we could be living in a simulation,
estimating the likelihood at approximately 70%.
This assessment comes from advancements in artificial
intelligence and virtual reality. The author
cites examples like Google View, which creates
realistic videos with AI -generated characters
and AI companions from Grok. He argues that as
technology progresses, the probability of reaching
a simulation point increases, where virtual worlds
become indistinguishable from reality. Ultimately,
this raises the unsettling question, are we already
inside a sophisticated simulation? And in entertainment
news, Taylor Swift is excited to reveal her new
album, The Life of a Showgirl. set to release
on October 3rd. During the latest episode of
New Heights, she unveiled the album Cover, which
showcases her floating underwater, with the title
in an orange, glittery font. Co -produced with
Max Martin and Shellback, the album features
12 tracks, including a collaboration with Sabrina
Carpenter. Swift described the record as an exploration
of her inner life during her tour. aiming for
infectious melodies and vivid lyrics. This is
her 12th studio album, following the Tortured
Poets Department, released in 2024. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American civil
rights leader and activist, Martin Luther King
Jr. And he said, Injustice anywhere is a threat
to justice everywhere, reminding us that we're
caught in an inescapable network of mutuality,
tied in a single garment of destiny. And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating
aerial videos with local news and the weather
reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of
Sunny Mornings in Boston.